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Arimidex
I have been reading through the blogs about Arimidex and found them very interesting. I have been on Arimidex for 6 months and up until 4 weeks ago, "side affects free" - until now that is.
I now have what appears to be the usual aches and pains in the legs and numbness in the hands, tiredness and headaches, so I guess I didn't escape at all I am just like all my other Arimidex sisters.
I will have to mention this to my oc next visit, but as so many others have said before at least I am here reading the experiences of others. It does help.
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- Well results showed lump was tiny so that is good. The surgeon has ordered a fine needle biopsy test to try to see what it is. So here we go again..been there done that..but at least it appears very small. Last time both the fine needle then core biopsy were negative but the surgeon still wasn't happy so took the lump out..the rest is history! Ahh well we do what we have to I guess.
- Hi Pollyanne and Finita, I know how you are feeling. I have. My check up early June and find myself very anxious before I attend the clinic. Last year the radiologist did the same thing. It took longer than usual and had to be re done twice. Of course, I imagined the worst possible outcome. Fortunately, my breast surgeon rings me the day she receives the results to ease my mind. It's easy for our loved ones to say don't worry about it until you know the results but we know that is easier said than done. Hang in there ladies, my prayers are with you for positive results. Sending love and hugs to all. Xxx
Hi Pollyanne,
I know just how you are feeling because I also had my annual mammogram and U/S Tuesday 11th and will be getting my full results next Tuesday 25th and like you I also have a dark spot to which the radiologist, there and then told me that I will need to have another U/S in 3 months.
All the same, I do wish you all the very best for tomorrow and fingers cross and be positive !!!
I will pray for you and send you all my strenght and all my love ,
Good Luck <3 <3 ,e
finita xxxxxxxxx
- Well it's been a while since catching up with you all. Kathleen, Ruth, Nola, Finita! Today I am feeling quite nervous I had my annual Mammo & US Last week and noticed the radiographer marking and measuring a dark spot. Of course my mind goes into overdrive. I have brought my Specialist appointment forward by a week because I am inwardly stressing so much. I don't want my husband to know just how frightened I am so I am lumbering you all with it. (Sorry) my appointment is at 3.50 tomorrow Friday. Please all send out positive vibes for me. Hopefully I am just being paranoid and the lump is nothing to worry about. Love you Ladies - I am relying on your strength. Kim xx
- Dear Pollyanne Thanks so much for your kind words. This forum is fantastic, enabling us to share our experiences and find new friends who are experiencing similar trials. You are very lucky you have such a wonderful understanding husband. I wish you both all the very best with your respective journeys. Xxo
I was on Arimidex but the oc took me off because of the side effects, insomnia is part of it but it seems to be in all of them.
cheers
Donna
Oh so sorry to hear you have more to go. Best wishes being sent! xxxoooxxx
Hello Sue, I am so glad to hear from you. I saw the Breast Surgeon on Monday anbd has recommended that I have a bilateral masectomy. (I previously had a lumpecomy and wide excision before I was tested positive for braca 2) At first they said that it wasn't necessary as I was being looked after then the other other day the Surgeon explained that if I got another cancer it would be agressive and harder to treat a second time. Hence I am booked in to have surgery in the next 3 Months. On top of that my blood pressure went up dangerously high and I am on a different blood pressure tablet that has brought it down but I also have bi-lateral hyponephisis and have to see a urologist to possibly put a stent in to unblock my urether. Needless to say, I was very overwhelmed and a bit teary on Monday Night. I have had so much support from my Friends offering their help that I am amazed and have accepted the decision to have my breasts removed as I know it is the best thing to do.
Howdy shortlionruth!
I just decided to check the Arimidex blog after chatting to a few women in hospital as we waited for 'breast squash and steam-roller' treatment.
They both said they'd changed due to the joint pain etc. As i am also prob high risk (mum, dad and grandfather died of various cancers) I read that Arimidex gave the best 'coverage'....so am happy to keep on it.
Anyway your list of symptoms had me nodding 'yes' to most of them so now I understand a little more and realise that it's not just me being lazy, hypochondriacal and whingy - that the feelings are actually from the medication and I'm normal!! (this may be a surprise to hubby!) I do find the permanent mild feeling of nausea annoying and think my weight gain is worse due to the fact that I'm eating way too much to try and stop feeling 'yuk' -obviously a futile excercise! thanks -Sue
Ah Chris -must chat re this at our Perth group get together! I didn't know about the weight gain someone mentioned -could explain my struggle! -but as well as joint pain do you know if insomnia is a side affect?
Sue (skarch33)
